The GM-800 elevates guitar synthesis into a new age of natural playability and boundless creative range. Driven by the newly developed Serial GK interface, the advanced ZEN-Core engine unlocks any sound imaginable—from acoustic instruments to classic and modern synths—while high-performance DSP delivers tracking stability and expressive scope never before possible. Freely combine and edit Tones with the intuitive Scene workflow, colour sounds with a huge selection of effects, and explore a universe of fresh content on Roland Cloud. Compact, streamlined, and ultra-versatile, the GM-800 infuses your guitar or bass with unlimited musical potential.
Features:
- Next-generation guitar and bass synthesizer with the newly developed Serial GK interface
- Advanced ZEN-Core sound engine derived from flagship Roland synthesizers
- Natural playing feel and solid tracking stability, realized through high-performance DSP
- Powerful Scene workflow with four Tones plus Rhythm
- Vast onboard sound library with over 1200 Tones and 70 Rhythm sounds
- Explore Sound Packs, Wave Expansions, legendary Roland instruments, and more on Roland Cloud
- Deep editing tools for each Tone, including sound parameters, sensitivity settings, and more
- 150 user-configurable Scenes, including 100 Scenes with professional ready-to-play sounds
- Over 90 total effect types available in each Scene
- Space-saving design flows into every setup, from pedalboard to desktop
- Serial GK expansion jack for connecting to another BOSS guitar synthesizer product
- Two external control jacks, each with support for up to two footswitches or an expression pedal
- USB audio/MIDI connectivity and standard MIDI I/O
- Guitar to MIDI function for playing external MIDI instruments via USB or a MIDI cable
- Also functions as a standalone synthesizer sound module for MIDI keyboard use or DAW sound expansion
- Edit Scenes and organize sounds on your computer with BOSS Tone Studio
Specifications:
- Sound Generator: ZEN-Core
- Parts: 5 parts (4 Play parts, 1 Rhythm part)
- Tones: 1200 Preset Tone, 700 Drum Kit Preset, 256 Import Tone
- Scenes: 150
- Effects: Part Multi-Effects (1 System per part, 93 Types), Part EQ (1 System per part), Reverb (7 Types), Chorus/Delay (9 Types), Scene MFX 2 (2 System for serial or parallel, 93 Types), Master EQ/Comp
- Controls: Scene Down switch, Scene Up switch, CTL1--2 switches, Part1--4 buttons, Part R button, Exit button, Write button, Menu button, Page buttons, 1--4 knobs, Select knob, Output Level knob
- Display: Graphic LCD 256 x 80 dots
- Connectors: 1/4-inch TRS phone type GK In jack (for BGK cable only), 1/4-inch TRS phone type GK Out jack (for BGK cable only), 1/4-inch TRS phone type Output (L/Phones) jacks, 1/4-inch phone type Output (R/Mono) jacks, 1/4-inch TRS phone type for CTL3, 4/EXP1 jack, CTL5, 6/EXP2 jack, USB B port (supports High-Speed USB, USB Audio, and USB MIDI), USB Memory port, MIDI connectors (In, Out), DC In jack
- External Memory: USB Flash Drive (not included)
- Power Supply: AC Adaptor
- Current Draw: 840 mA
- Included Accessories: AC adaptor (PSB-1U AC Cord Set), Quick Start, Leaflet “Using the Unit Safely“, Rubber foot x 4
- Dimensions: 246mm (W) × 134mm (D) × 63mm (H)
- Weight: 1.2kg / 2 lbs 9 oz (excluding AC adaptor)
